Internship - Landscape Architecture
Finding the right fit:
Ayres is looking to add a purpose-driven student to grow with our team. Internships are meant to be resume-boosting experiences that allow you to test drive your future career. We’ll give you that and so much more!
An internship with Ayres will lead to meaningful work that supports your future career, tools, and resources to be successful, and mentors who are passionate about the industry. We expect our interns to have confidence, be adaptability, and be a team player.
We are looking for enthusiastic folks with the following skills and values:
- Creative thinker who enjoys approaching projects from many angles and helping clients find complete solutions to their problems.
- Self-motivator who works independently while also thriving on collaboration with a range of project teams to design places and communities that matter.
- Innovators who value sustainable and ecologically oriented approaches.
- Demonstrated strong written, verbal, and graphic communication skills.
- A passion for applying Landscape Architecture to solve problems and add value to the communities we serve.
Required Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a Landscape Architecture bachelor’s or master’s program. If in a bachelor’s program, you must be in your third or fourth year.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, SketchUp, and Lumion to assist in producing design concepts, renderings, and detailed construction drawings.
- Familiarity with the principles and practices of the design process, including conceptual design, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation.
- Ability to coordinate and prepare construction details and complete construction document plan sets, ensuring accuracy and clarity for project implementation.
- Willingness to learn and apply new design technologies and methods to enhance project outcomes and workflow efficiency.
- Strong organizational and communication skills to collaborate effectively with project teams, including architects, engineers, and contractors, ensuring successful project execution.
- Ability to adapt quickly to project changes and provide creative solutions within given design and technical constraints.